Shades Of Soul

Bio:

Real reviews... Some comments on Real and their debut album Give Me a Reason

Real are a refreshing mixture of tight funk and loose morals. Singer Louise Pollock, who co-writes the songs, leads it all with amazing confidence and some very exciting moves. Great stuff Maurice Gallagher GMTV

...great to see new soul acts emerging...great tracks on the album...I wish them all the best Tony Blackburn BBC Radio London

...brilliant...the best of British jazz/funk Tim Smith BBC Radio2

I haven't stopped listening to it and doubt that I will for a long time John Hilderbrand TommorowJazz USA

...very good indeed...Louise Pollock is a dynamic and expressive vocalist...an auspicious debut Blues & Soul Magazine ...a sense of spontaneity here that goes beyond the usual... Dusty Groove America ...on the basis of what I have heard so far, the name they have given themselves is fully justified! Peter Young SmoothFM

This has really grabbed my attention...I like it! Overall a great album. Good to see the live sound back in a big way. Got my love for sure Deli G Vibe101FM GalaxyFM

...gaining on me with every listen Simon Harrison Basic Soul Radio

...excellent release...I will be heavily supporting it Tony Jenkins DJ WLRFM Ireland

...funk-soul...Real bring it right back with a bang. So yeah this is retro but done with a lot of style Touch Magazine

...raw and energetic...a genuinely funky, edgy sound that ripples throughout the whole album, singer Pollock has the attitudinal strength to drive them all with confidence. A spontaneous, exciting debut The Works

Instant radio, great on the ears and after a few pints, great on the feet! Billy Butler BBC Radio Merseyside

Real's debut release shows real promise...and show just how dynamic this young couple promise to be.. Grainne McLoughlin Irish Post

absolutely fantastic album... NeilB/LifeFM/Soulfunk Digital

It does sound very good, and is something that has been missing from our sets for a long time. The big band breaks are worthy of early 12'' vinyl classics...when they slip into the slower R'n'B side of things, the pedigree shines Pro Mobile

On top of the sultry voice of Louise Pollock we get the acid jazz genius of Winston Rollins...This is genuinely good stuff and is well produced and conceived. A break from the norm One Week To Live

...really impressed David Rowe Jamiroquai Funkin' News

Really nice vocal, liking most tracks on the album, real feelgood summer vibe Greg Brogan SS Radio

very nice vibes in this album in fact I like it very much...wicked... Brian Royer & Chris Simmons Solar Radio

Nice funky soulful tunes with a touch of jazz Jackie Becker Heineken Radio

Member Since:

May 15, 2006

Influences:

REAL...all over the place...funk, jazz, soul, rock and even pop REAL are soulfunk, accessible yet credible and appeal to any discerning ears! LOUISE POLLOCK...amazingly talented vocalist, songwriter for REAL and solo work..a funky soulful lady! MYLA...dance pop grooves anything from the Spice Girls to Wham to Michael Jackson to Beyonce

Sounds Like:

REAL sounds REAL!

Record Label:

Shades of Soul